[Rhodes22-list] One or Three

Wed Jun 26 10:04:21 EDT 2013

BW Yachts (Blue Water Yachts). Sorry for the typo.
When I try to search for parts for a Macgregor 26, I keep getting the BWYacht site. I can only assume, without researching further, that BWY now is or has bought out MacGregor. I am unable to search their catalog online....it may be de-activated and/or no longer factory supported... but it could just be my android system. Either way, I had never shared this openly on this list before so as not to take business away from Stan.

Mac used to sell a mast raising/lowering rig with deck hinged pole, braked winch and hardware almost exactly like Stan's (minus the stern brace) for $95.00. They also sold many parts which could replace some of the "unique" or "custom" parts on a Rhodes 22 that us third party purchasers can not or could not get easily or directly from GB --- now especially, without a Certificate or Support. Mac also used a pivoting mast and base on their newer 26 footers, which having a mast of similar size, might work on a Rhodes for the Rhodie thinking of modifying his mast set-up. They also sold spreader tips, tiller handles, rigging parts, and other less unique items which fit and cost less than from GB.

Todd T.
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Sent from my Android phone with mail.com Mail. Please excuse my brevity.

Rick <sloopblueheron at gmail.com> wrote:

Who is BY?

On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 2:46 PM, sprocket80 <sprocket80 at mail.com> wrote:

> Macgregor used one on their 26's. Before BY bought them out, you could but
> parts online.
> --
> Sent from my Android phone with mail.com Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
>
> R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
>
> Graham,
> My guess is that Stanley is already working on it. :)
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 6/24/2013 5:53:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> gstewart8 at cogeco.ca writes:
>
> Rummy:
> Thanks for the idea. I looked up the Hobi mast step online and it is a
> pretty specialized bit of equipment. I think I will let some other more
> experienced fool try this first.
>
>
> Graham
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
> R22RumRunner at aol.com
> Sent: June-24-13 5:02 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] One or Three
>
> Graham,
> I had a Hobie 16 which had a single point mast mount which pivoted. Perhaps
> their parts would work for the Rhodes.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 6/24/2013 1:48:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> gstewart8 at cogeco.ca writes:
>
> I have rebuilt my mast step to remove cracks in the gel coat and to
> ensure
> the core was solid. I am interested in using the single screw when the
> bracket is reinstalled so that the mast can pivot slightly. It sounds like
> an interesting idea but I think I would need to work into the install a
> smooth surface under the bracket that would protect the gel coat and allow
> for rotation. If anyone has seen such an installation I would appreciate
> knowing about it.
>
> BTW, I had my mast fall while raising it and like others have mentioned
> it
> was just as good that the sep was not through bolted. I broke a fitting on
> the boom, which I can work around, bent the step bracket , which I was
> able
> to straighten myself and had the deck step to repair but fortunately the
> mast was ok.
>
> I have been the master of every major disaster on my boat. In this case I
> was so anxious to get the mast up I didn't check to make sure the ties
> holding the mast in place were fastened and it wasn't until the mast was
> almost vertical that it decided to make its move. Some might think that
> was
> an entirely preventable mistake, and while that theory as its merits, I
> prefer to think that with one of the oldest Rhodes in the fleet, I just
> have more experience. In this business it is hard to distinguish between
> really stupid mistakes and experience so I will go with the latter.
>
> Graham
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Michael Hellyar
> Sent: June-23-13 10:54 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Cc: Steve Congdon
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] One or Three
>
> Stan
> The single screw was your earlier email explanation. I thought it was
> yours.
> The fitting we acquired from WEST Marine for the 22 I am rehabbing has
> three holes. We did not check my partner's 22 until after you explained
> the
> single screw hinge and pivot system. He said his mast step is screwed down
> by one pretty hefty screw. His is 78 or 79. Now we are thoroughly
> confused. I'm sure we will hear from the gang pretty quick.
>
> Mike Hellyar
> sent from my iPad
>
> On Jun 23, 2013, at 9:11 AM, Stan Spitzer <stan at rhodes22.com> wrote:
>
> > OOPS,
> >
> > the mast steps at the plant are put on with/three/ # 12 X 1" sheet
> > metal screws, not one. you might be on to something with your idea
> > of using just one so the mast step can pivot into the wind.
> >
> > ss
> >
> >
> > On 6/22/13 10:54 AM, Michael Hellyar wrote:
> >> I feel privileged to be in receipt of a message from the Oracle of
> Rhodes. ; - ) as well as the elders of Rhodes like Rummy. I cannot argue
> with your immovable object argument. Something has to give. Through
> bolting
> and reinforcing the surrounding area of the cabin top, as we have done,
> might raise the threshold level for dismasting. Your point is that at some
> level of (leverage) force through bolting can result in costly damage to
> the structure. We agree. You also point out that the pivoting hinge would
> allow the mast to come down in any direction without becoming disconnected
> from the cabin top or disconnecting with little damage. That's a really
> good point. By the way, pivoting and single screw attachment is news and I
> don't think anyone mentioned that detail. Our fixture has three screw/bolt
> holes.
> >>
> >
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